The Everglades International Hostel is located in Florida City, about five miles east of the entrance to Everglades National Park. Located a few blocks from the terminus of the Florida 821 toll highway, the hostel's location allows guests to make easy day trips throughout South Florida. There are dorm beds and private rooms available. Travelers can also make use of the free Internet access and free telephone calls nationwide. The community kitchen offers free all-you-can-eat, make-it-yourself pancakes. Parking is free, and there are coin-operated laundry machines as well as bicycle and canoe rentals. The hostel has no curfew, and guests can come and go at any hour of the day or night.
Everglades International Hostel
20 SW 2nd Ave.
Florida City, FL 33034
305-248-1122
evergladeshostel.com
Located in historic St. Augustine, the Pirate Haus Inn and Hostel offers dorm beds and private rooms as well as a community kitchen. Free Internet access and a rooftop patio with grill are provided. The hostel is located close to shops, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs and is four miles from the beach.
Pirate Haus Inn
32 Treasury St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-808-1999
piratehaus.com
At Kissimmee's Palm Lakefront Resort & Hostel guests can rent dorm beds only five miles from Walt Disney World and its four theme parks. A public bus takes guests to the parks. In addition to the community kitchen, the hostel offers free wireless Internet access, free parking, bike rental, a fishing dock and a swimming pool.
Palm Lakefront Resort & Hostel
4840 W. Irlo Bronson Highway (U.S. Highway 192)
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-396-1759
orlandohostels.com
The Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel was voted the number one hostel in America in 2009 by HostelWorld.com customers. Dorm and private rooms are available. The hostel is located steps from South Beach and offers free breakfast, lunch and dinner for each guest, as well as free Internet access, linens and towels, free language classes and guest-only parties.
Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel
236 9th St.
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-534-0268
hostelmiamibeach.com
Located in St. Augustine, Casa Yallaha provides dorm sleeping and semi-private rooms. This large Victorian house is close to the historic district and boasts a large kitchen and common area, as well as free Internet access.
Casa Yallaha
108 Bridge St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-808-7171
casayallaha.com.
The Tropics Hotel and Hostel, located in the trendy South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, boasts not only a kitchen, Internet access and laundry facilities, but also an outdoor barbecue area and sundeck. The multilingual staff helps guests with tour tickets and information. Dorm beds and private rooms are available.
Tropics Hotel and Hostel
1550 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-531-0361
tropicshotel.com